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Once Upon a Mattress is a hilarious twist on the classic fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea." The story follows Prince Dauntless, who can't marry until he finds a true princess. However, his domineering mother, Queen Agravain, has set the bar impossibly high with a series of ridiculous tests for any potential suitor.
Enter Princess Winnifred, a bold and athletic woman who arrives dripping wet after swimming the moat. Unfazed by the Queen's outlandish challenges, Winnifred tackles them all with a healthy dose of sarcasm and unconventional methods. Through their witty banter and clashing personalities, a spark ignites between Winnifred and Prince Dauntless. The show's highlight is the famous "Sensitive Test," where Winnifred must sleep on a massive pile of mattresses, with a single pea hidden beneath.
This wacky musical is packed with catchy songs, witty dialogue, and slapstick humor. It celebrates individuality, challenges societal expectations of princesses, and reminds us that true love can blossom in the most unexpected places.
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Only Hope: A Musical Tribute to A Walk To Remember
The Franklin Theatre (4/25 - 4/28) | |
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Hairspray
Tennessee Performing Arts Center (6/11 - 6/16) | |
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Shiners Nashville Cirque Comedy Show
Woolworth Theatre (10/5 - 11/11) | |
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Scenic City Shakespeare Double Feature - A Midsummer Night's Dream & The Comedy of Errors
Scenic City Shakespeare (5/3 - 5/25) | |
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Moulin Rouge!
Tennessee Performing Arts Center (10/8 - 10/20) | |
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Frozen
Tennessee Performing Arts Center (5/7 - 5/18) | |
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I Shot My Rich Aunt - A Stiff Upper Lip Comedy
Hendersonville Performing Arts Company (5/10 - 5/25) | |
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To Kill a Mockingbird
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium (6/7 - 6/9) | |
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